Nathan J. Rosenband letter, 1856
Collection Overview
Contains one letter, dated August 28, 1856, from Nathan Rosenband, president of Berith Shalome. The letter appears to be a general notice informing the congregation of Berith Shalome that Mr. Elias Jacobs had been hired "for one year to be Chazan (Conductor of Prayers), Shochat (Butcher), and Moel, Circum'r." The duties of the Shochat are given in four main points. This letter was obtained by Henry Aaron (Harry) Alexander, Sr., given to his son Henry Aaron Alexander, Jr., and then given by Judith W. Shanks to Special Collections at the College of Charleston.
Dates
- Creation: 1856
Creator
- From the Collection: Rosenband, Nathan J. (Person)
Language of Material
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 folder (1 item) : 1 leaf ; 25 cm.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Special Collections
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Charleston South Carolina 29424
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